In our data-saturated world, information is abundant but insight remains scarce. The true power of AI isn't found in its vast knowledge repository but in its ability to illuminate our blind spots and prompt meaningful action. When we interact with AI, we're not just accessing data—we're engaging in a form of collaborative introspection. AI serves … Continue reading When AI Helps Us Ask Better Questions →

I made a spontaneous trip to Tokyo over Thanksgiving, and I'd like to pen down my thoughts and observations. It was an amazing 3-day trip. Passion for life We met up with some local friends for dinner at a place in Shibuya, and had some deep conversations. One of the last dishes we had was … Continue reading Tokyo ’23 →

I've been watching several YouTube videos by a Japanese creator that's prepping for MBA. His life looks pretty mundane, but at the same time very fruitful. Each day starts at 7:30AM, and ends around 1AM. In between are study sessions, gym sessions, drink meetup with friends, and commute. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBf1K5-7CW0 It's impressive because I was so … Continue reading Well Rested →

2022 was a complete blur. I am glad that I ended it with an extended trip back to Singapore to restore some form of sanity, and a break from the mundane daily cycle. NFTs, generative AI, Stable Diffusion, ChatGPT, LLMs, creator economy, something something. The tech industry right now. A part of me is numb … Continue reading Un-jade →

It's been a while since I've updated this! This is a warm Saturday afternoon, and I figured the best use of my time would be to start typing some of my thoughts out here. Since I'm approaching the first milestone of my career soon, I think it's time to summarize a few of the important … Continue reading Checkpoint… Saved. →

It's almost mid 2020! Among all the craziness since the beginning of COVID-19, it has been eventful so far. It's been almost 2 year since I've graduated, and worked as a Software Engineer. So I suppose it's a good time to reflect on what I've learnt, and accomplished so far. Completed the first semester of … Continue reading Mental Toughness →

Summary of a great book on being productive at work.

It's good to be writing again. While the title above is that of a romantic love movie, I am writing a plan for my first ever relatively relaxed summer. My internship did not turn out the way I'd like them to and now I'm left with approximately 3 months to rest and work on more … Continue reading 500 (?) Days of Summer →

A month into life in Silicon Valley and I find myself wasting too much time on things that don't matter. I don't feel like I am making full use of my time in a productive manner. As a result here are a few of the things I would want to focus more on. Level up … Continue reading “Stop Wasting Time” →